Most expensive video games made worldwide as of 2016

Leading video games worldwide as of May 2016, by production and marketing costs (in million U.S. dollars)

The statistic present the leading video games worldwide ad of May 2016, ranked by production and marketing costs. It is estimated that the most expensive video game so far is Destiny, released in fall 2014. Bungie and Activision are believed to have invested 500 million U.S. dollars in the development and marketing of this game.

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Leading video games worldwide as of May 2016, by production and marketing costs (in million U.S. dollars)

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The statistic present the leading video games worldwide ad of May 2016, ranked by production and marketing costs. It is estimated that the most expensive video game so far is Destiny, released in fall 2014. Bungie and Activision are believed to have invested 500 million U.S. dollars in the development and marketing of this game.

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July 2014

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Worldwide

Survey time period

May 2016

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figures are estimates; cost includes development, marketing and packaging; figures not adjusted to inflation

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July 2014

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Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

May 2016

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figures are estimates; cost includes development, marketing and packaging; figures not adjusted to inflation

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